Extravagant Palaces of Deposed Rulers

February 27, 2014

The old saying that power corrupts is evident in the palaces and homes of some of the world most imfamous deposed rulers. Their former palatial residences, and the personal items they acquired while their countries heading to economic ruin, range from merely extravagant to supremely gaudy.

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An Iraqi soldier stands guard outside the al-Sojoud presidential palace, one of Iraqi President Saddam Hussein's palaces in Iraq during his rule.

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An Iraqi soldier stands guard outside the al-Sojoud presidential palace, one of Iraqi President Saddam Hussein's palaces in Iraq during his rule.